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This May, over 80 charities will share a powerful fundraising platform at Ottawa's Tamarack Race Weekend, pushing total donations past the $10 million milestone since 2015. Companies and individuals can turn every kilometer into meaningful change at no cost to participating organizations.
Over 8,000 fans packed Ottawa's TD Place arena for a women's hockey Pride celebration that broke attendance records while the home team secured a crucial playoff win. The game became a powerful display of community unity and authentic self-expression.
The Ottawa Senators are selling jerseys featuring characters from the hit LGBTQ+ hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," with profits going to a local queer hockey organization. The move signals growing inclusivity in hockey culture, though the community remains cautiously optimistic about real change.
A simple trail trick could make walks in the woods safer for everyone. University of Ottawa researchers discovered that spreading woodchips on forest paths cuts tick populations dramatically.
A river once so polluted it was nearly lifeless is now a thriving ecosystem thanks to decades of conservation work. The Ottawa River Coalition is sharing lessons from one of the Midwest's most dramatic environmental comebacks.
Ottawa University's women's flag football team just clinched their sixth consecutive conference championship with a thrilling 27-21 victory. Head coach Liz Sowers also hit a major milestone, earning her 100th career win.
The struggling Ottawa Senators delivered their most complete performance of the season, dominating the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 at home. With playoffs still a long shot, this victory shows what the team is truly capable of when everything clicks.
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Trenity Kimes, a senior at Ottawa Township High School, has been recognized as Student of the Month by the OTHS Educational Foundation. The Business and Career Tech student recently attended a Disney World leadership workshop to develop her skills.
Ottawa Township High School celebrated students who went above and beyond with a special breakfast honoring their character and academic excellence. Faculty and staff nominated deserving teens for showing integrity and outstanding classroom performance.
Two years after 51 chemo sessions and a bone marrow transplant, Olivier Duhaime is lacing up for the Ottawa Marathon to honor the hospital that saved his life. The dad of two will run where he once fought for every breath.
Nikolas Matinpalo just lived out his childhood dream, winning gold for Finland at the World Championships. But the Ottawa Senators defender says there's an even bigger goal waiting.
University of Ottawa scientists created a synthetic peptide gel that seals wounds using light, matching commercial adhesives while being fully biodegradable. The innovation could transform how doctors repair tissues without triggering immune responses.
A second-grader ran a lemonade stand for a week to help fund gene therapy research for his best friend Jack, who has a rare genetic disease. The community rallied around the effort, doubling the $5,000 goal.
The Montreal Victoire claimed hockey history Wednesday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the PWHL's Walter Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin lifted the trophy after three years of American dominance in the young league.
Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team claimed second place at the Ottawa Invitational, a key warmup before hosting the World Championships in September. Paralympic bronze medallist Leanne Taylor also placed fourth at the Para Triathlon Series, just 10 months after giving birth. #
Canadian Winter Olympians and Paralympians received a hero's welcome at the Governor General's residence in Ottawa. The athletes celebrated their victories while inspiring the next generation of winter sports stars.
After an EF2 tornado ripped through Ottawa and Hillsdale, Kansas, destroying homes and a motel, neighbors are showing up to rebuild together. The Miami County Sheriff's Office organized cleanup efforts that brought community members together just hours after the storm passed.
The Montreal Victoire made history by winning Canada's first Walter Cup championship, and now thousands of fans will celebrate with a downtown parade Saturday. After sweeping Ottawa 4-0 in front of 12,000 roaring fans, the team gets the hero's welcome they earned.
After winning four medals at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie celebrated with Canada's leaders in Ottawa and thousands of cheering fans in her hometown. The 25-year-old's journey from a life-changing accident to 11 Paralympic medals continues inspiring a nation.
Sixty-five neighbors gathered at Aldergrove Heritage Hall on New Year's Eve for a community dinner that brought multiple generations together while raising funds for a new roof. Volunteers served home-cooked meals, families danced under a ball drop timed to Ottawa, and a 7-year-old asked if they could come back next year.
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